Road Course TRACK DAY at Lime Rock Park August 25

[SlateEd]

Okay everyone - it's back! Full sized TRACK DAY coming at you August 25, 2017
What's even better is this is Lime Rock's road course, on an UNMUFFLED day - NO worries about exhaust volume levels.. that's rare, so don't miss it!

The only thing about unmuffled days is that they SELL OUT QUICKLY! Don't wait to sign up for this one - jump on it now.

Big thanks to ACR Steve for working this out with the National Auto Sport Association (NASA). Their Northeast division is hosting us so we don't take all of the financial risk, and they will have some instructors available to ride with inexperienced drivers. We will have our own NYCTVOA area in the paddock where we can relax between run groups and talk smack and eat snack.

SIGN UP is through the NASA Northeast website - follow the link below, select Friday August 25 and enter the promotional code you'll be receiving in your club email. Look for that email Monday and again later this week also.

... not a VOA member? time to sign up to get the code and all the other perks :D

https://nasaproracing.com/events/2596

If you've never tried a track day before, please consider this one! Ask questions here if you're not sure. ACR Steve can answer any concern you may have about tracking your Viper and The Wizard can handle anything you need to get the car ready.

[SlateEd]

Hi Ed. Can you renew my membership and send me the bill?

nope - but you should be able to with a quick renew. If you scroll all the way to the top of this page, there's a tab for "Portal" Login there and your renewal should be cake.

Can't wait to see your ACR-e out at the track!!!

[ViperTony]

Registered.

[ACR Steve]

It will be an amazing day .

We will have our own Paddock area set up so we can all be together. Sign up for the HPDE group that you are most comfortable in. We have lots of drivers with all different experience.
Feel free to come for 1 day or sign up for 2 days its your choice. I will be running the Viper and racing the race car in the race so lots of cool stuff for everyone. HPDE, Time Trials and Racing :)

Any questions just reach out to me

[ViperTony]

It will be an amazing day .

We will have our own Paddock area set up so we can all be together. Sign up for the HPDE group that you are most comfortable in. We have lots of drivers with all different experience.
Feel free to come for 1 day or sign up for 2 its your choice. I will be running the Viper and racing the race car in there race so lots of cool stuff for everyone. :)

Any questions just reach out to me

Steve you there both days Friday and Saturday? Anyway, thanks for setting this up. I think it's been 10 years since the club had a track day there. Where's the The Spirit?!? :anonymous:

[Boba Fett]

Going to bring two cars. Friend will drive one for me. Can I sign him up as a passenger on track and can he do a lap with ACR Steve?

[Pist0n]

Registered!

[ACR Steve]

Both days for me :)

Make your Hotel reservations now they will fill up very fast lots of weddings going on that time of year

[mcmasad]

Registered. Steve- thanks for the help!

[thetalonguy]

I'll definitely be there!

Stupid questions; haven't driven NASA before. HPDE isn't paced lead, right? Also, assuming class 3 in that respect would be intermediate?

[ACR Steve]

Matt- nope no lead follow you are free to run but passing is point by only in group 3 and they will designate passing zones . Group 3 is more of an advanced intermediate group. 2 would be regular intermediate. There is no beginner group for this event.

Unmuffled days are very rare at Lime Rock I suggest us Viper guys take advantage of this. On regular days some stock cars are over the limit in noise

You will love it :)

[pony23]

I'm in!!!!!!!

[Just A Dream]

I am hoping to have the car ready and this will be the first time back in the race car in almost 4 years, looking forward to getting back on track, just a question, what should I sign up for , time trials?

[99ACR]

Registered!

[ACR Steve]

Russ- sign up for HPDE or Time trials your choice . Most Viper guys will be doing HPDE.

I will be in HPDE with Viper and I will also bring the race car for the race that they will be having.


Amazing we have a great group going so far . Everyone sign up early this event will sell out fast. Not to many Un muffled Fridays/Sat at Lime Rock
If you don't feel like tracking your car take the ride up to see what I think is one of the nicest parts of the North East . The track is situated in a valley it really is amazing.

[thetalonguy]

Thanks for setting this up Steve. I'm all signed up now for August 25th. Can't wait

[00VPRGTS]

Registered for Friday!

[ViperTony]

The last time that the NY/CT region had a LimeRock track (actual track) day was back in 2007....looking forward to this! Thanks Steve!

[ACR Steve]

Great turn out so far . Make sure if you want to go to sign up ASAP it rare that there is an NO noise restricted HPDE at Lime Rock. Most of our cars would be illegal there on a regular day even with stock exhaust

[Boba Fett]

Registered 2 days.

[jeff122886]

My wedding is the 26th.... wonder if I can sneak off the day before :smilielol: still have yet to make it to a New England or CT Viper meet... :z:

[Topplayer]

THinking about doing this just for friday. I would spend a night if everyone is going to get dinner together friday night! please let me know!

[ACR Steve]

Boathouse and Woodlands are the best places to eat

[ViperTony]

My wedding is the 26th.... wonder if I can sneak off the day before :smilielol: still have yet to make it to a New England or CT Viper meet... :z:

Yes, you can. You have permission from your Viper brothers and sisters. :p

[SlateEd]

Boathouse and Woodlands are the best places to eat

+1 - I would be game for a dinner at Boathouse. I'm not sure yet if I'll be staying the night or going up-and-back, but that's a great idea.

[ViperTony]

I'm in for dinner.

[ACR Steve]

I once had a Formula Ford race at Lime Rock that was black flagged in the middle of the race. We all pitted and had to wait for a wedding precession to exit the church across from the track before they had a restart. So yes come on up Lime Rock is wedding friendly. Might even be a great destination for the bachelor party :) as long as me and Tony are invited

[mcmasad]

I'm in for dinner. I'm staying up there Thursday and Friday night.

[ACR Steve]

We can make a big reservation at the boathouse Thursday night?

[ViperTony]

Doing both days now. I was supposed go to Thompson next weekend but they cancelled the event due to low registration, applied the credit to Limerock Day 2.

[thetalonguy]

Anyone have any good in Viper cockpit video of some hot laps around the layout we'll be running?

[SlateEd]

We can make a big reservation at the boathouse Thursday night?

Are most people staying over Friday night or Thursday night?

I'm coming up for the day Friday and would stay for dinner Friday at Boathouse - Best swordfish I've ever had!

If we get a consensus we should definitely make a reservation for large group.

[SlateEd]

Anyone have any good in Viper cockpit video of some hot laps around the layout we'll be running?

Good question - Steve - do you know if they're running the chicane before the uphill and/or the extra loop at West bend? Last time I went with NASA I think it was no chicanes...

[mcmasad]

I will be up late Thursday night so dinner is probably out. I will also be up there Friday night so I could do dinner Friday night.

[Boba Fett]

Good question - Steve - do you know if they're running the chicane before the uphill and/or the extra loop at West bend? Last time I went with NASA I think it was no chicanes...

Steve and I were at Limerock other day and Im pretty sure he said we'll be looping. Id so much rather do chicane.

[pony23]

I am driving home on Friday but I would stay for dinner before heading out.

[ACR Steve]

We are running the "Real" uphill configuration. No baby chicane stuff :)27326

[SlateEd]

We are running the "Real" uphill configuration. No baby chicane stuff :)

...what Steve doesn't tell you about that photo is that they were under caution there... he gets more like 3.5 feet of air on full green flag :-)

[ACR Steve]

I am still launching in the picture :)

[pony23]

First time doing a full track day for me. Any suggestions on stuff to bring with me? Any special preps I should do on the car?

[thetalonguy]

First time doing a full track day for me. Any suggestions on stuff to bring with me? Any special preps I should do on the car?

Do you have fresh brake fluid? Ideally some DOT with a higher boiling point. I've been using Motul RBT 600 lately.
Tires are in good condition? (age and wear), good meat left on brake pads? Fresh coolant? Bring some fluids in case you need to top off.

Make sure you lugs are torqued to spec; I'll have my torque wrench with me if you need it. Also make sure you empty out your car of anything you don't need to bring with you. Going to want to empty contents before heading onto track.

Not sure if you have an up to date Snell helmet? Assuming they can be borrowed or rented for those that don't?

I'll be bring a bunch of my hand tools and air tank for tire pressure adjustments.

[ViperTony]

I'll be bring a bunch of my hand tools and air tank for tire pressure adjustments.

Matt I may want to borrow some of your air if you don't mind though they do have an air station there, I think. I have no room in the ACR for an air tank, can just about get a jack, bag and basic tools in there. Third world problems. :)

[thetalonguy]

Of course, you got it. :thumbsup:

[Boba Fett]

First time doing a full track day for me. Any suggestions on stuff to bring with me? Any special preps I should do on the car?

driving gloves
driving shoes
windex/paper towels
gopro camera

[ACR Steve]

I will have my race car transporter truck up there with tools, jack, stands etc. The track has air right by the concession building. It also has gas available as well

Remember you need long pants and long sleeves for on track

[ek1]

Matt I may want to borrow some of your air if you don't mind though they do have an air station there, I think. I have no room in the ACR for an air tank, can just about get a jack, bag and basic tools in there. Third world problems. :)

Guys, I am bringing a portable compressor. No need for tanks.

[ek1]

I am trying to register for the event and when I try to use the promo code, it says "This promotion is now over!". Any ideas?

[ek1]

driving gloves
driving shoes
windex/paper towels
gopro camera

Sun screen
Hat
Bug spray (OFF! works best)
Light clothing
Few spare t-shirts (if you have not been at Lime Rock in the end of August, its only a few notches below Death Valley :)). You WILL be soaking wet.
Few bottles of water (NASA may or may not have it)
Spare pair of shoes and socks (in case it rains)
Few light snacks (cereal, protein bars, etc.)
Pressure gauge
Mechanical gloves (if you are going to rotate tires)
Torque wrench (if you are going to rotate tires)
Zip ties
Glass cleaner
Phone charger

[ACR Steve]

Call Joe at NASA tell him you are my buddy and a Viper club guy. That was my fear this event is un muffled so it sells out fast. Or try it without the code and see if it goes through

[ek1]

Call Joe at NASA tell him you are my buddy and a Viper club guy. That was my fear this event is un muffled so it sells out fast. Or try it without the code and see if it goes through

Called Joe. He said that the promotion expired. Pretty weird because the email from VOA never said anything about promo code expiration. Oh well. I registered without it. The event is NOT sold out.

[ek1]

So what hotel is everyone staying at?

NOTE: Stay away from Locust Tree Inn (no shower in the room) and the Inn at Iron Masters - has in-room showers, but shit otherwise.

White Hart looks good, but paying $250 for a room that I will only sleep in makes zero sense.

[mcmasad]

Will we be getting an email from NASA with logistics? I haven't seen anything come through yet and we are a week out.

[ek1]

Will we be getting an email from NASA with logistics? I haven't seen anything come through yet and we are a week out.

They usually send it 1-2 days before the event. Sometimes even on the night before the event.

[mcmasad]

Got it. Thank you!

[mcmasad]

Maybe I should asked this question - what time do most people get to the track?

[ek1]

Here is the schedule from NASA's event at LRP last September:

FRI: 6:45am Gates Open
7:00am Registration /Tech
7:30am Instructors meeting
8:15am All HPDE Drivers Meeting
9:00am First group on Track
10:35am Hyperdrive Registration
5:00pm Off Track

If they already know you or if your car is brand new, you may not need to do the tech at 7AM. Please discuss this with Steve. However, you MUST attend the driver's meeting. You can register after that, but there is not a lot of time to do so if you happen to be in the group that hits the track at 9AM.

[mcmasad]

Thanks. That's helpful. I need to unload the car off the trailer so I will be there at 645. Timing seems tight.

[ek1]

Thanks. That's helpful. I need to unload the car off the trailer so I will be there at 645. Timing seems tight.

Sometimes they allow trailers the night before. Not sure about Lime Rock, but they definitely do a WG, Pocono and NJMP. Check with NASA.

[mcmasad]

I'll find out. Thanks.

[mcmasad]

I just got the email with the weekend's schedule.

[ViperTony]

I have a suite @ Falls Village Inn. If someone needs a place to sleep Thurs or Fri night let me know I'll see what I can do.

[Boba Fett]

Ill be plus 1 for dinner....assuming its fri night

[ACR Steve]

I will be up there Thursday to set up our Viper Club paddock . Gates open officially at 6pm Thursday for set up although a lot of the time you can get in earlier.

Look for my big black truck and caution tape set up all around our Viper area. If we all paddock together it will be fun28042

[ek1]

Ill be plus 1 for dinner....assuming its fri night

I am down for dinner. I am sure we can all talk at the track in the morning and agree on time/place.

[mcmasad]

Any recommendations for starting air pressure on toyo r888rs on my GTS?

[ek1]

I will be up there Thursday to set up our Viper Club paddock . Gates open officially at 6pm Thursday for set up although a lot of the time you can get in earlier.

Look for my big black truck and caution tape set up all around our Viper area. If we all paddock together it will be fun28042

When I grow up, I'll get myself a truck like that!

[ACR Steve]

what group are you running in? You want to be around 35 hot so after you set the cold pressures only take hot pressures the rest of the day .

[mcmasad]

I'm running in group 2

[ACR Steve]

We can talk about it Friday morning but I would start at around your street pressures cold 29-30 psi. Then bleed it down to 35 hot after your sessions.

[str5010]

Wish I could make this event with you guys, would be a blast to run with a group of Viper guys. Have fun!

[mcmasad]

Thanks Steve. I will be dropping off my truck and trailer on Thursday night and then taking the viper to the hotel, so I may see you up there Thursday night depending on how late you are at the track.

[ACR Steve]

18 confirmed members as of today :)

If anyone is still on the fence come on and sign up. There are only a couple of spots open in HPDE 3,4 beginner is all filled

[SlateEd]

DINNER -- Friday night at Boathouse in Lakeville.

I set the reservation for 7pm so people can get their cars packed up and shower if they have a hotel room for the night.
We will want to get there on time, as it's a pretty popular place in town so please look up where it is in relation to your hotel and plan ahead.

[SlateEd]

what group are you running in? You want to be around 35 hot so after you set the cold pressures only take hot pressures the rest of the day .

Steve- you want the same pressures front and rear on our cars? any reason to deviate from that?

[thetalonguy]

Ed, I'm in for dinner. Richie may or may not be accompanying me on Friday.

[ek1]

Anyone going for breakfast before hitting the track on Friday morning? I don't think the local bodega opens so early, so it will have to be outside.

[ViperTony]

In for dinner. I'll be there tomorrow night if anyone wants to meet up for dinner tomorrow night as well.

[ACR Steve]

I will be setting up at 6 tonight at the track if anyone want to drop off anything or unload there trailer

[pony23]

What an awesome day!!!!!! Props to everyone that helped put this together.

Here are a bunch of the pictures that I took from the day. Enjoy

http://s300.photobucket.com/user/dsg03vert/Viper%20track%20day%202017/story

[Pist0n]

Awesome shots!

[mcmasad]

Awesome Time. Thanks so much to everyone who arranged it. Steve - thanks again for taking all of my rookie questions.

[ViperTony]

Awesome time!!! I did both days I'm tired LOL. Thanks to Steve and everyone that worked with NASA to have the Viper pit setup. The group leaders told me that the Vipers increased the average speed on the track. Joe from NASA had nothing but great things to say about the Viper group. Hope we get to back soon.

[ek1]

Here are my pics. Sorry guys, I did not bring my SLR https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjSheBAOAI_Ege9XTbQbkgQ0MV-4Tw

[ViperTony]

Here are my pics. Sorry guys, I did not bring my SLR https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjSheBAOAI_Ege9XTbQbkgQ0MV-4Tw

Eugene, we missed you on Sunday. Thanks for the pics.

[ek1]

Eugene, we missed you on Sunday. Thanks for the pics.

You mean Saturday. I was thinking of staying because the weather was so perfect, but I needed a bit of rest because I have a super busy schedule in September and October - going to a track day at NJMP with Hooked On Driving on September 9th, then to VOA Lobster Roll trip September 14th-17th, then to a Bentley event in upstate September 29th - October 1st, then to a track day at NY Safety Track on October 8th, then to a 3-day track weekend at Watkins Glen October 13th-15th. Somehow in the middle of all of this I have to make it to Chuck's to change the oil, diff fluid, install rear camber plates and a diff cooler. Oh yeah, and while I am doing all that, I still have to work full time and take care of my family :).

[ViperTony]

You mean Saturday. I was thinking of staying because the weather was so perfect, but I needed a bit of rest because I have a super busy schedule in September and October - going to a track day at NJMP with Hooked On Driving on September 9th, then to VOA Lobster Roll trip September 14th-17th, then to a Bentley event in upstate September 29th - October 1st, then to a track day at NY Safety Track on October 8th, then to a 3-day track weekend at Watkins Glen October 13th-15th. Somehow in the middle of all of this I have to make it to Chuck's to change the oil, diff fluid, install rear camber plates and a diff cooler. Oh yeah, and while I am doing all that, I still have to work full time and take care of my family :).

Sorry, meant Saturday. :) I'm going to try for Watkins Glen on the 10/13 - 10/15. BTW, thanks for the advice on rotating my fronts. I pushed it really hard yesterday....I'm amazed what this ACR does on a track. Below is what my front looked like at the end of the day yesterday. Not bad for three full Auto-X days and ten 20 minute sessions at Limerock. I will have new shoes for Watkins for sure.

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[ek1]

Sorry, meant Saturday. :) I'm going to try for Watkins Glen on the 10/13 - 10/15. BTW, thanks for the advice on rotating my fronts. I pushed it really hard yesterday....I'm amazed what this ACR does on a track. Below is what my front looked like at the end of the day yesterday. Not bad for three full Auto-X days and ten 20 minute sessions at Limerock. I will have new shoes for Watkins for sure.

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Tony,

The good thing is you did not overheat them, so you don't have blistering and compound separation. In other words, your tires did better than Steve's :)

Looking at my crystal ball though, I see this in your future:

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I hope you can make the Glen - it's an amazing track and our cars are well suited for it since aero really starts working at higher speeds. A bit easier on tires too.

[thetalonguy]

A big Thanks to Steve for hooking us up! It was a great time with all our Viper brethren in the paddock.

We definitely had great representation amongst all the groups. Guessing the average track time went up when Steve was out in the ACR :-)

The weather couldn't have been any better and was extra special to come back to the Viper hospitality in the paddocks. Everyone made it back sunny side up, so you know it's a good day.

Mike, Dennis told me to tell you to watch out for the marbles on downhill. ;-)

Thanks all for taking the pix, will try to upload some this week.

[ek1]

Yes, thank you Steve and Ed! Awesome day!

[Pist0n]

Echoing the sentiment above, thank you Steve and Ed for organizing such a great day.

I spent Sunday cleaning up the results of what can only be described as "bug genocide"

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[ACR Steve]

Great pics guys :)

Great day everyone you guys were amazing.I kept getting compliments on our group and how well everyone was doing .

We had somewhere around 18 car and we all left without a scratch. That's my first concern always . Second is that we all have fun and hopefully we accomplished that . Third but not least we learn something that hopefully will make us safer on track and the street.

Amazing job everyone :)

[00VPRGTS]

A big Thanks to Steve for hooking us up! It was a great time with all our Viper brethren in the paddock.

We definitely had great representation amongst all the groups. Guessing the average track time went up when Steve was out in the ACR :-)

The weather couldn't have been any better and was extra special to come back to the Viper hospitality in the paddocks. Everyone made it back sunny side up, so you know it's a good day.

Mike, Dennis told me to tell you to watch out for the marbles on downhill. ;-)

Thanks all for taking the pix, will try to upload some this week.

Thanks Matt! Dennis is the reason red cars get bad names. :smilielol: But because of Dnnis's stellar driving and impeccable line I got a really good instructor on the last run that helped me get faster around the track!

[99ACR]

Thanks Matt! Dennis is the reason red cars get bad names. :smilielol: But because of Dnnis's stellar driving and impeccable line I got a really good instructor on the last run that helped me get faster around the track!

Mike, I would be happy to do a ride along next time to give you a few pointers😀
I'll help you find that line and stay out of the marbles!

Dennis

[ek1]

For those of you not subscribed to the NASA NE mailing list, here are the pics from both days:

Friday:
HPDE 2: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-1
HPDE 3: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-2
HPDE 4: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-3
Hyperdrive: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-4

Saturday
HPDE 2: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-1
HPDE 3: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-2
HPDE 4: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-3

Fair warning: Looks like the photo outfit (Wind Shadow) studios are trying to rip everyone off, charging $50 (yes, FIFTY BUCKS) for EACH high-res photo of your car. This is roughly double of what others charge and the quality of pics is not that great. Nevertheless, check them out.

[00VPRGTS]

Mike, I would be happy to do a ride along next time to give you a few pointers😀
I'll help you find that line and stay out of the marbles!

Dennis

Dennis while you were BEHIND me (all day) I saw you searching for the line. Did you ever find it? 😂

[00VPRGTS]

For those of you not subscribed to the NASA NE mailing list, here are the pics from both days:

Friday:
HPDE 2: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-1
HPDE 3: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-2
HPDE 4: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-3
Hyperdrive: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-6-4

Saturday
HPDE 2: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-1
HPDE 3: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-2
HPDE 4: http://bit.ly/nasa2017-7-3

Fair warning: Looks like the photo outfit (Wind Shadow) studios are trying to rip everyone off, charging $50 (yes, FIFTY BUCKS) for EACH high-res photo of your car. This is roughly double of what others charge and the quality of pics is not that great. Nevertheless, check them out.

I have to agree with you. I thought I could get all my photos for $50 but the I realized it was per photo. 😮

[ek1]

I have to agree with you. I thought I could get all my photos for $50 but the I realized it was per photo. ��

It's highway robbery.

Next track day I'll see if I can bring our own photographer. Unless Lime Rock is getting paid under the table by Wind Shadow studios to not allow other photographers to some areas due to "safety reasons". I have seen that happen in a few places. Very petty and pathetic.

[ViperTony]

Mike, I would be happy to do a ride along next time to give you a few pointers
I'll help you find that line and stay out of the marbles!

Dennis

Dennis, spoke with the NASA crew at the end of the say Saturday. They said that based on the "slow Red Viper" this year, they're going to create a new run group next, it's HPDE-00 just for you. :)

[00VPRGTS]

All,

Here are some photos from Joshua Sweeney. These are great!

https://shootfordetails.shootproof.com/gallery/4949502/